Lord of the Nation: My talent is 100 million points strong

Chapter 1274 The Trial of the Shadow Market

Noticing the other party's silence, Lei Xiao and his subordinates couldn't help but look at each other.

Without any other participants, and with the "explanation" from the other party, the matter was already very clear.

I'm afraid we are the only participant in this meeting. As for why the other party did this, that is exactly what we need to find out next.

After a while, the manager's low and hoarse voice sounded again.

"Your Majesty, are you worried about the safety of entering the city? No wonder, I was indeed a little abrupt. I understand. Let me explain everything to you personally, using the city gate as the boundary. Please wait for a moment."

Soon, the sound of heavy footsteps and the collision of armor was heard, and three burly figures wearing heavy brown armor and fully enclosed helmets walked over.

Compared with the two teams of market guards guarding the door, the brown armor of these three burly figures was additionally engraved with deep black patterns, and the strange color they exuded was obviously much richer than that of the market guards.

Especially the one in the lead, his brown heavy armor was almost completely covered with black patterns, and he exuded an extremely dangerous aura with his every move. His unknown face, still covered by a fully enclosed helmet, made him even more mysterious.

"A sixth-level peak expert and two sixth-level ordinary experts?"

Feeling the energy fluctuations that shook the air, Joniel and Gray Old immediately protected Lei Xiao, with vigilant looks on their faces.

The two ordinary sixth-level powerhouses were still within their ability to contend with, but the aura emanating from the leading sixth-level peak powerhouse was already comparable to that of the evil god's chosen son, and he was clearly an overwhelmingly powerful existence.

Following the actions of the two old presidents, the other subordinates present also clenched their weapons, looking solemnly prepared for battle.

"Don't be nervous, everyone. The Film Market will never harm any of the friends invited to attend."

The deep and hoarse voice sounded again, and the burly figure at the peak of the sixth level who was leading the group stood still inside the city gate and waved his hand, saying, "Your Majesty, please allow me to introduce myself. I am the manager of the Shadow Market, and I am also the one who sent the invitation letter to Your Majesty."

After saying that, the other party nodded slightly and made a friendly gesture of nodding.

"Meet His Excellency the Administrator."

Seeing that the other party had no ill intentions, Lei Xiao waved his hand, signaling his subordinates not to be too nervous, and then walked forward surrounded by the crowd.

With the help of the fifth-level star-up potion, Lei Xiao's strength has reached the double fifth-level peak. Not only does he have the Guardian of Orlandin to resist the sixth-level attacks, he also has some sixth-level protective scrolls as trump cards, which are enough to ensure his own safety for a certain period of time.

Lei Xiao nodded slightly in return and said, "Since the Administrator is willing to come forward in person, can you tell me what is going on?"

"Your Majesty, this is exactly what I need to do next."

The manager showed due respect to Lei Xiao and responded, "As your majesty can see, the participants this time are indeed only the human world represented by your majesty and the guards. This is also the first time since the blank era that the Shadow Market has officially invited the human world to attend the meeting."

"Because after my careful evaluation, under the leadership of Your Majesty, the human world has reached the minimum threshold to participate in the Shadow Market."

The manager's voice revealed a bit of pride, and he added: "As for why I chose this place as my destination, it naturally has a deep meaning."

"Oh? Then please explain to me, Your Excellency the Administrator, why only the human race was invited this time, and why this was chosen as the venue for the meeting."

Lei Xiao folded his arms and looked at the opponent covered by a fully enclosed helmet with interest.

"To be honest, Your Majesty, the answer is actually just two words: trial."

The manager's voice was calm as he began to explain, "Although the human race has reached the threshold to participate in the market, as the manager of the Misty Shadow Market, I have the responsibility to confirm whether the human race has the strength to match the qualifications to participate. After all, this is the first time that the human race has participated in the market at an official level."

"A trial?"

After hearing the other party's words, Lei Xiao was puzzled and glanced at Gars behind him. The latter had a bewildered look on his face, obviously not knowing that he needed to go through trials to participate in the Shadow Market.

"Your Majesty may not know that there are two types of invitations to the Shadow Market."

The manager obviously saw Lei Xiao's hesitation and began to introduce him seriously.

"The first is a personal invitation. The market will invite some famous strong men in the outer domain to attend the market as individuals, and they are allowed to bring one companion. I believe that your subordinates who have attended the market before entered the market in this way."

"The second type is the official invitation, which is the invitation letter that Your Majesty has received. The official invitation letter not only allows more companions and guards to attend the meeting, but also, if the qualifications are sufficient, they can enter the core market, where the official strongmen of all races gather. I believe Your Majesty should know the benefits of this, right?"

The administrator's voice brought out a hint of laughter, and continued: "There, not only can we exchange goods, but we also have the opportunity to meet the leaders of powerful races. This is the best way to practice informal diplomacy. After all, judging from His Majesty's actions in the past few days, it is clear that he will not stick to this corner of the human world."

"I understand what you mean, Mr. Administrator."

Lei Xiao stared at the other person's face in a fully enclosed heavy helmet and asked, "So, only after the human race passes the trial can they truly gain the qualification to enter the Shadow Market?"

"As expected of your Majesty, you really understand immediately."

The administrator's voice revealed a hint of admiration, and he responded, "As for why this location was chosen, I don't need to explain it. It's because the content of the trial is related to the Upside-Down Canyon."

"Then please tell us the details of the trial, Mr. Administrator."

There was no expression on Lei Xiao's face, and he nodded slightly.

"That is to go to the central area of ​​the Upside Down Canyon and look for a resource called Gravity Prisms. The more the better."

Although the administrator's hoarse voice did not show any ripples, his speaking speed was obviously faster. He replied: "How is it? The content of the trial is very simple, right?"

"It is said that the special energy vortex generated in some places in the Upside Down Canyon can easily tear apart even a fifth-level strongman. At least for the current human race, this is not easy."

Lei Xiao bluntly expressed his opinion, and then asked: "Besides that, the description of gravity prisms by the administrator is too general. What kind of resource is it?"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the trial, I have already collected a piece of gravity prism in advance."

The administrator flipped up his heavy gauntlet, revealing a fist-sized translucent brown crystal.

"Your Majesty, this is a gravity prism with depleted energy. The one in the Upside Down Canyon is full of energy. It is suspended several meters above the ground like those rocks. It should be easy to find."

The administrator's voice became more urgent, and he continued, "Then without further delay, Your Majesty, please start the trial immediately."

"After all this fuss, it turns out it was just a test."

Louise came forward eagerly, grabbed Lei Xiao's collar and said, "My Lord, let me find those brown crystals for you!"

"Haha, this lady is the true ancestor of the blood clan, right? I didn't expect that His Majesty could even recruit such an elusive person."

The administrator's voice revealed a hint of approval, and he nodded and said, "With the help of the Blood Clan True Ancestor, Your Majesty will surely be able to capture the enemy easily."

"Of course. Although my strength is only at half a step to level six, I am working hard to become a true level six expert!"

Louise puffed out her chest, raised her little face to Lei Xiao and said, "My Lord, please just look after me!"

"Not urgent."

Just when Louise was about to try, Lei Xiao just patted her head, then turned to the city gate and said, "Mr. Administrator, before I leave, I have two questions for you to answer."

"Your Majesty, it doesn't matter."

The manager coughed lightly and returned to his initial calm state.

"First question, after the human race passes the trial, when will the real Misty Shadow Market be held? Have other races been invited?"

Lei Xiao did not hesitate at all and quickly asked: "Second question, do all the forces that are officially invited need to complete the trial?"

"If the answer is yes, why did the Administrator send us an invitation letter to attend the meeting, which led us to misunderstand, instead of a special invitation letter for the trial or other trial letters?"

After hearing Lei Xiao's words, the manager was suddenly speechless. Even the two sixth-level market guards behind him who had been silent began to look at each other. They obviously did not expect Lei Xiao to ask questions continuously.

After a moment, just as the manager's hoarse voice was uttered, it was interrupted by Lei Xiao.

Lei Xiao smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Administrator, let's wait until we pass the trial to reveal the answers to these questions. What do you think?"

"Since Your Majesty has agreed to the trial, everything will be up to Your Majesty."

The manager seemed to be relieved, and did not say anything else. Instead, he turned and walked towards the city, saying non-stop: "I look forward to your good news. The market will make way for you."

As the manager finished speaking, other market guards followed suit and the giant gate began to close quickly.

The moment the huge gate of the city closed, the entire city disappeared completely. In another flash, it moved from right in front of us to right behind us, completely revealing the entrance to the Upside-Down Canyon.

"Let's go."

Lei Xiao nodded to his subordinates and took the first step.

Not long after the group left, Louise tilted her head and asked with confusion on her fair face, "My Lord, why did the big brown guy become speechless at the end? Was it because you asked four questions when you said two?"

When Louise said this, everyone in the group couldn't help but smile.

Jonil stroked his gray beard and explained after obtaining Lei Xiao's consent, "Of course it's because your majesty asked the other party's weak point, so the other party is speechless."

"The vital part?"

Louise's delicate face became even more confused, and she asked, "What's the critical part?"

"From the other party's explanation, although the reason of trial sounds reasonable, there is one thing that makes people wonder, that is, the other party seems to have given too many hints."

Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly and explained, "Since the Gravity Prism exists in the Upside Down Canyon, then the other party only needs to tell us its appearance. However, the other party not only said that it is located in the center of the canyon, but also took out a specific crystal to show us, as if they were afraid that we would not be able to find it."

"Your Excellency is right. In addition, the other party's speech speed obviously increased during the description, although it is not easy to detect. It is obvious that he is extremely eager for this gravity prism."

Ye Cang nodded thoughtfully, pushing up his gold-rimmed glasses and agreeing, "It seems that rather than saying this is a trial, it's better to say that the other party specifically asked us to help find this kind of resource."

"Ah? Then aren't we being treated as free labor by the other side? These cunning brown guys!"

Louise looked as if she had suddenly realized something, and said to Lei Xiao, "Lord, since you have already thought of this, why did you agree to them?"

"The answer is simple. Since the other party is so desperate for this resource, once we find it, the initiative will naturally be in our hands."

Lei Xiao smiled slightly and responded: "So we still have to go on this trip."

"I understand it completely. It is because you, the Lord, have seen through everything in advance that you did not listen to the other party's last words, right?"

Louise nodded her head in sudden enlightenment and blurted out, "Because the other party's silence proves that there must be something fishy going on! Everything is just as the Lord expected. This is obviously not a real trial, but the other party is using the guise of a trial to ask us to help them find crystals!"

"That's right. So even if we listen to the other party's last words, it's just an excuse that he came up with temporarily. It doesn't have any practical significance. It's better for us to listen to his true feelings after we find what he needs."

Lei Xiao still maintained a faint smile and gave an affirmative answer.

"As expected of you, Lord. I bow down before you!"

Louise nodded excitedly, and then a look of confusion emerged on her petite face. She asked in confusion: "But Lord, the other party is obviously stronger than us, why did they go to so much trouble to let us come here to find crystals?"

As Louise finished her words, the chaotic energy particles in the air around them became more active, and the group was already very close to the Upside Down Canyon.